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ALEX. R. SHEPHERD, and Bros. Successor to J.W. Thompson & Co., No. 269 Pennsylvania Avenue, WASHINGTON, D. C., DEALER IN Metals, Miscellaneous Hardware, PLUMBING Gas and Steam Fitting. Washington, July 12th 1866 J.M. Brown, Bvt Major and A.Q.M. Sir. In reply to your favor of the 11th inst. I would state that I am not authorized to give a positive answer respecting the affairs of the late firm of J.W. Thompson and Co. A communication addressed to the member of that firm might evoke a satisfactory reply. The firm of Alex. R. Shepherd and Bros. will be happy to do any work on General Howard's order for which he will pay. Respectfully, Alex. R. Shepherd per Y. Communication referred to addressed Alex R. Shepherd J W Thompson & Co